Currie, Nevada facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Currie, Nevada
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The Nevada Northern Railway depot in Currie
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 Currie, Nevada
Location in Nevada
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nevada |
| County | Elko |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
Currie is a very small place in Elko County, Nevada, in the United States. It's often called a "ghost town" because only about 20 people live there. It's an unincorporated community, which means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
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The Story of Currie
Currie was named after Joseph Currie. He started a ranch there in 1885. The town began to grow because of an important discovery.
Copper and the Railroad
People found a lot of copper in a nearby town called Ely. This discovery led to the building of a railroad. The railroad connected Ely to the main Southern Pacific line at Cobre, Nevada. Currie was right in the middle of these two towns.
The first passenger train arrived in Currie on March 22, 1906. For many years, the railroad was very busy. Between 1906 and 1941, about 4.6 million passengers traveled through Currie by train!
End of an Era
The copper smelters in Ely were important for processing the copper. These smelters closed on June 20, 1983. The railroad stopped running passenger trains just one day later. This made Currie much quieter.
What's in Currie Today?
A large part of Currie, including its old business area, is now owned by Glenn, Robert, and Brenda Taylor. They live in Utah.
Historic Buildings and Businesses
The property includes several interesting places:
- The Goshute Mercantile, which was likely a general store.
- A bar, which was a social spot.
- An adjoining house and cabins.
- An RV park for visitors.
- A garage and historic buildings.
- Corrals for animals.
Other Important Places
Currie is also home to:
- The Nevada Northern Railway, which has historical importance.
- The Elko County School District - Currie Elementary school.
- The Lear Ranch.
- A Nevada Highway Department office.
See also
In Spanish: Currie (Nevada) para niños
